FTW 074 - Fire Dynamics Fundamentals HS

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

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Description:

This course provides firefighters in high school the basic knowledge to reinforce the evidence based research conducted by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (AFT) and other fire service organizations. This course will introduce new terminology related to fire dynamics, legacy verse modern fuel loads, new construction techniques, flow paths, door control, and ventilation that impact fire ground operations.

Credits:

0.30

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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